Riot Fest Celebrates 20 Years with 20 Bands Playing Full Album Sets
The festival takes place from September 19–21 at Douglass Park in Chicago.
Riot Fest 2025 is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an impressive lineup of 20 bands performing full-album sets, the most ever in a single year. The festival, taking place from September 19–21 at Douglass Park in Chicago, continues its tradition of presenting beloved bands playing a full set of one of their iconic albums, but this year is really special. These performances offer fans a rare opportunity to experience these classic albums live in their entirety.
Full List
WEEZER – THE BLUE ALBUM
SEX PISTOLS – NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS…
ALKALINE TRIO – MAYBE I’LL CATCH FIRE
BAD RELIGION – SUFFER
THE POGUES – RUM SODOMY & THE LASH
THE HOLD STEADY – SEPARATION SUNDAY
THE ACADEMY IS… - ALMOST HERE
THE FRONT BOTTOMS – BACK ON TOP
KNUCKLE PUCK - COPACETIC
THE BOUNCING SOULS – HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION
SCREECHING WEASEL– MY BRAIN HURTS
HELMET – BETTY
PEGBOY – STRONG REACTION
THE ATARIS – SO LONG, ASTORIA
AGNOSTIC FRONT – VICTIM IN PAIN
SMOKING POPES – BORN TO QUIT
THE EFFIGIES – FOR EVER GROUNDED
SAMIAM – ASTRAY
AGENT ORANGE - LIVING IN DARKNESS
ZERO BOYS – VICIOUS CIRCLE
Born and raised in Chicago, Riot Fest began as a punk rock festival spread across the city’s favorite local venues. Over the years, it’s earned a reputation for reuniting bands that fans had lost hope of ever seeing again, including The Replacements, The Original Misfits, Slayer, Jawbreaker and many more. While the festival remains the centerpiece, the music isn’t limited to one weekend a year. For over two decades, Riot Fest has hosted thousands of shows in independent venues throughout the city, supporting Chicago’s thriving music scene.
Riot Fest returns to Chicago’s Douglass Park from September 19-21, its home since 2015. A newly announced long-term agreement with the Chicago Park District ensures the festival will remain a Chicago staple for years to come.
Tickets for Riot Fest 2025 are On Sale Now, and special 20th Anniversary merch is available here. Tickets: Riot Fest turns 20 in 2025, unveils an epic round of full-album plays by 20 artists! Sept 19-21 at Chicago’s Douglass Park, tickets are on sale now here.
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